No, I'm not going nude. That would be...disturbing.
My hair, though, is getting a makeover. I have naturally curly hair, and for the last 5 or 6 years I've been straightening it out.
Well, I realize how much damage this has probably done to my hair. And right now I am trying to grow it long, so I'm trying to keep it as healthy as possible.
I have decided not to straighten it for awhile. I'm keeping the curls in. So far it's gone well, and I actually kind of like it. Plus it's much easier to deal with in the mornings than fighting with a straightener. I am pretty happy with it right now.
Here's a few things I've learned while researching how to handle my hair, and avoid damage:
My hair, though, is getting a makeover. I have naturally curly hair, and for the last 5 or 6 years I've been straightening it out.
Well, I realize how much damage this has probably done to my hair. And right now I am trying to grow it long, so I'm trying to keep it as healthy as possible.
I have decided not to straighten it for awhile. I'm keeping the curls in. So far it's gone well, and I actually kind of like it. Plus it's much easier to deal with in the mornings than fighting with a straightener. I am pretty happy with it right now.
Here's a few things I've learned while researching how to handle my hair, and avoid damage:
- Shampoo as little as possible. I usually do it about twice a week, or every 3 nights.
- Get a spray bottle. Fixing curly hair is easiest when it's a little damp. I don't go crazy with it, just a few squirts, and it helps with the styling.
- Use a good brand of mousse. I use Frizz-Ease ($6 at Walmart) and it's amazing.
- I also add in a little lotus shield ($12 from Avon) to help with the frizz, about half a dime size does the trick.
- Run your fingers through your hair as soon as you put moose on it, or use a comb underneath the curls. It helps loosen them up a bit and adds some volume.
- It's okay to use a little heat if one of your curls is out of whack. For example, my bangs were just doing this weird crimp thing, so I put my straightener on a low degree and just did a quick curly in it.
- After showering, just blow dry for about a minute to get your hair damp, and use the lowest heat setting you can. Then add in a little mousse and let it air dry.